Construction Manager

Society for Conservation Biology; Washington; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in conservation science is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee preconstruction management for various industrial building projects. The role requires extensive experience in project management and construction, ensuring compliance and coordination across teams. This fully remote position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in construction management or a related area.
• Extensive experience with project management and building design.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of design, schedule, budgeting, ensuring coordination.
• Prepares reports for upper management regarding project status.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

BlueBeam

ProCore

Chime

Zoom

Job description

View more categories View less categories Sector Academic / Research Field Conservation science Discipline Project Management Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time

Job Title: Construction Manager

Job Description

Responsible for Preconstruction Management for retrofit, expansion, and initiative industrial building projects/programs. Oversees all aspects of design, schedule, budgeting, ensuring coordination, and risk mitigation for on-time delivery. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes the progress of the project/program. Responsible for ensuring compliance with design criteria, spending, and transaction policies, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders. Prepares reports for upper management regarding the status of the project/program. Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of design and construction concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Responsibilities

* Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management. Research and compile all available information for the site.
* Provide coordination of all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type - including but not limited to internal composite coordination, site-specific information including site surveys, existing drawings, and site visits, transportation and traffic control, internal BRS requirements, and specific LOB requirements/standards.
* Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals as required.
* Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution - for example, site plans, work letters, schedules, phasing plans, etc.
* Develop initial construction schedules and sequences for phasing of construction if necessary.
* Create construction estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts.
* Manage due diligence, utility, and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off.
* Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff, uploaded to Procore. Including but not limited to contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language & exhibits, capital request breakdown, any LL contributions or reimbursements, and any other work product that has been completed by Pre-Construction.
* Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product by site - in Procore. Ensure all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in a related field
* At least 7 years of experience in construction management or a related area
* Extensive experience with project management, construction management, and building design
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
* Experience with BlueBeam, ProCore, Chime, and Zoom
* Engineering background

Additional Skills & Qualifications

* Experience with high volume vendor management
* Experience in construction supervision, preconstruction, permitting, and estimation
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong communication and coordination skills

Work Environment

The team consists of individual contributors who each have dedicated projects to work on independently. The manager provides guidance, but there is minimal micromanaging. This role involves a lot of ambiguity, and individuals should be able to explore different approaches and seek assistance when necessary. The team is built with proactive individuals who are expected to find information and make informed decisions. The division handles a high volume of work, so the role is not suited for perfectionists. Individuals should be willing to take risks, learn from them, and share those learning experiences. The role involves working with internal stakeholders, including senior VPs and operations managers, as well as external vendors. The ability to deliver realistic outlooks to customers is essential.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $72.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2025.

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